- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange City, FL
Orange City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orange City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192001992
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange City Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Orange City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange City Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange City Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Orange City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Orange City Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120192001992 · Orange City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 15.6:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Orange City Elementary School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Orange City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school 594
Orange City Elementary School
594 students
What this shows Orange City Elementary School reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange City Elementary School compares
Orange City Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Orange City Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange City Elementary School
How many students attend Orange City Elementary School?
Orange City Elementary School has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange City Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange City Elementary School?
66.0% of students at Orange City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orange City Elementary School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Orange City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange City Elementary School?
Orange City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orange City Elementary School rank among public schools in Orange City?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange City Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Orange City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Orange City Elementary School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.